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Plans to build a casino in Bridgeport, which consistently have come up snake eyes over the past few years, may finally move decisively forward this year, according to state lawmakers and the city’s mayor.

“It sometimes takes a couple of years for (legislators) to get used to an idea or concept before it can cross the finish line,” said state Rep. Steve Stafstrom, a Democrat representing Bridgeport.

Stafstrom expressed optimism that the General Assembly will pass a bill aimed at clearing the way for adding gambling institutions to the pair of officially sanctioned ones in Mashantucket (the Foxwoods Resort and Casino) and Uncasville (Mohegan Sun).